HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

By Richard Eng

Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Race 1 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $13,000, Claiming $12,500, Fillies, 3-year-olds

My Spanish Fling - Crushing win last time over lesser lights; if she runs back to that, she'll win again.

Imadethecashcall - Speedy sort figures to try and steal this on the front end; simple tactics for Christian Reyes.

Long Shot - Red Alarm

Race 2 - 1 1/16th miles, Purse $38,000, Maiden special weights, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Ermine Slippers - Eastern invader has a decent resume on synthetics; facing the slowest field in her life.

Inca's Flight - Exits two bullet works; bred to be any kind, she has been very slow to come around.

Long Shot - Sarabella Mia

Race 3 - 6 furlongs, $50,000 Winter, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Mona de Momma - Gets tested for class in her first stakes try; should see plenty of pace to close into.

Reba Is Tops - Has a solid resume to provide a minor upset; tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.

Long Shot - Free Flying Soul

Race 4 - 6 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Flash Dance - 13-of-16 in the money finishes; has had lots of chances, facing a very slow group.

Warren's Came Home - Suspect she'll provide the target for the rest; many red flag gaps in her resume.

Long Shot - Sky Account

Race 5 - 6 furlongs (turf), Purse $23,000, Claiming $32,000, 3-year-olds and up

Premium Quality - Third start off a 2-month hiatus; racing first time for a price tag, good value at 8/1 odds.

Crossing The Line - Been away 2-years, if she wins it'll be on pure talent; John Sadler trying to buy one.

Long Shot - On the Virg

Race 6 - 5 1/2 furlongs, Purse $15,000, Maiden claiming $32,000, 2-year-olds

Alpine Warrior - Been away 2-months since good tries at Fairplex; those usually don't garner much respect.

Surefire - FTS from top trainer Brian Koriner; if anyone can get them to pop with speed, it's this barn.

Long Shot - C R Magic Man

Race 7 - 1 1/4 miles (turf), Purse $40,000, Optional claiming $50,000, 3-year-olds and up

You Got Me Rocking - Looks like lone speed, the best bet in racing; rocking chair ride for Rafael Bejarano.

On Fire - If the chalk chokes, this is the most likely winner; many close but no cigar finishes this year.

Long Shot - Sartorial

Race 8 - 6 furlongs, Purse $13,000, Maiden claiming $25,000, Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up

Glory Forever - Brave run last time from parking lot post 13; improves 4-stalls tonight, will still be wide.

Bit of a Lady - For forgiving handicappers; her last run was a stinker, but her second two back can upset these.

Long Shot - Party With Brando

Best Bet - My Spanish Fling (race 1)

Hollywood Thursday - Picks/Winners/Mutuels, 16/5/$28.40; Long Shots, 8/1/$14.80; Best Bet, 1/1/$3.60

Hollywood Totals - 250/62/$390.80; Long Shots, 123/17/$180.80; Best Bets, 14/6/$21.60

SIMULCAST PICK OF THE DAY - #4 Cuff Me (7/5) in race 3 at Aqueduct. For scoring purposes, we'll make a hypothetical $2 win, place and show bet, $6 total. On Thursday, Cromwell Alley won at Aqueduct paying $16.60 to win, $4.60 to place and $3.40 to show. Stats - 179/127/$1,000.40